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title: "STEP High Power Microwave Source Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d709"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS"
published: "2025-01-29"
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# STEP High Power Microwave Source Development

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d709

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## Summary

United Kingdom Industrial Fusion Solutions, based at Culham Campus in Abingdon, UK, is planning a procurement process titled "STEP High Power Microwave Source Development". The project falls under the "Research services" category and involves support for the development and scoping of the technical and commercial strategy for microwave sources (gyrotrons) for STEP’s Heating and Current Drive System. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the anticipated notice date set for 30th September 2025. The total value of the contract is estimated at £60,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in research and development, specifically in the design and execution of high-power microwave technologies. Companies with expertise in gyrotrons and technical strategy development in fusion technologies are well-suited to compete. Given the substantial contract value, this opportunity is particularly attractive for established businesses with the capability to innovate and deliver in specialised technical fields, aiming to contribute to advanced energy research initiatives.

## Notice

Support for the development and scoping of the technical and commercial strategy for microwave sources (gyrotrons) for STEP's Heating and Current Drive System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Support for the development and scoping of the technical and commercial strategy for microwave sources (gyrotrons) for STEP's Heating and Current Drive System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002976-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 14:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002976-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89825&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

## Provenance

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